Ilosaarirock (= Fun Island) Festival in Joensuu had its 36th anniversary (!) this year, and like in the past decade, 20.000 tickets had been sold out in advance. About 70 bands within three days, various styles and locations (providing several club shows besides the official festival program) – naturally our STALKER reporter had ... more/mehr

2007-07-24

Inferno Festival 2011

Oslo

Norway´s annual Inferno Metal Festival has blackened the streets of Oslo since 2001. Unlike 2010 the weather was warm and sunny this year, summoning Norwegians out of their Easter caves to crowd the beautiful parks and laid-back cafés of Oslo.

The line-up consisted of 50 bands from 14 countries. The main stage Rockefeller ... more/mehr

2011-06-05

INFERNO Festival 2013

Oslo

It is Inferno time of the year again. Oslo is bathing in the Sun but low temperature, spiced up with chilly breeze, keep people well covered in layers of clothing.
This year´s lineup consists of a variety of bands, and for the fans of good music there is a lot more in store than one is able to receive. The first festival day ... more/mehr

The Into Darkness tour 2012 sent a massive pack of darker hardness with bands from Greece, Finland, Portugal and Sweden through nine European countries: Scar Of The Sun, Lake Of Tears, Swallow The Sun, Moonspell and Pain. From Doom till Gothic Metal the black kettles were heated; presented by Metal Hammer, Legacy, ... more/mehr

„I want to love-hate you! I smash your heads that blood squirts over your blond hair! Is this okay for you?” Yeeaah! The girls in front of the stage would love to be raped by the singer of the Deathstars, Whiplasher Bernadotte. But before this can happen first the Dope Stars Inc. from Rome have hard work to build up the heat ... more/mehr